Interpret for Error Log needed

[MaryLouW]

Yes - the one without the ~ after the name.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

You need to do a full backup of your forum files, then uninstall SMF 2.1-style Admin Area mod in Package Manager.  It's not showing any errors, should uninstall cleanly.  Don't know if that will fix it, but it's most likely suspect for starters.  If you don't want to try it yourself, pm FTP access (server/username/password).  Going offline shortly, won't get to it until tomorrow.

[MaryLouW]

I am pretty much a chicken when it comes to doing anything other than the normal every day stuff.  I will send you a PM with ftp access... THANKS!!!!

[Arantor]

Also did you do something to the post count groups so there isn't a group starting at 0 posts?

[MaryLouW]

Not that I know of.  When things are working right, I don't mess with them.  I haven't changed anything at all in a very long time other than the SMF updates.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Very strange forum.   Uninstalled 2.1 admin area mod, no change, reinstalled it.  Made a 2.0.15 test install (it's in /public/testforum/), same problem running Curve, so it's something in database.  Took Arantor's hint and looked at 0 post group.  It's there, permissions set for 'Use unique permissions' (believe that's default).  Changed it to 'Inherit From: Regular Members', that fixed problem.  Changed it back, still fixed.  Now username is not being displayed in user info block in header in PIRC Blues theme (never touched theme).  Ran repair_settings.php several times back and forth from forum to test install, now it's working.

Anyway, seems to be ok.  I uninstalled the 2.1 admin area mod, parts of it don't work (you don't need it).  Emptied /cache and disabled caching (you don't need it).  Deleted two repair_settings.php files that had been renamed in forum root (security risk).  Leave the test install until you're sure everything's ok, then you can delete it.

Not really comfortable fixing a problem without knowing why, keep an eye on things.

[MaryLouW]

Wow, that's a lot of strange things!  I am so grateful that you were able to fix everything because I don't get into areas that I do not understand.  I have installed and uninstalled many different mods over the years and it's possible that something did't do what it should have.

Thank you so much!!   Another Hero added to my list!   The best part of using this software is, there is always someone here who is willing to help.  For "every day non-geek" people like me, we could not have a forum otherwise.  I can only manage what is visible.  I have been wanting to change the birthday message for years but not sure where to find that but that's okay.  At this time of year, I'm happy that everything is running as it should.  I am leaving your account as is just in case!

You and all the other good people here are greatly appreciated!  Thank you again!

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Birthday message is in Admin -> Mail -> Settings.

Good luck with your forum.

[MaryLouW]

Thank you!! Will definitely check that out.  Thanks again for all you did to keep things running as they should on my forum.  The link to the admin section is no longer visible when a regular user logs in. 

[MaryLouW]

I think I might have another problem.  I was checking out my Christmas Theme today and later, was checking the error log.  There were error messages generated while I was in the Christmas Theme.  All had something to do with the greeting.  Is this something I can fix myself?  If I leave it go, I"m sure that we'll have hundreds of error pages by the end of the holiday season.

I am posting the error message here. 

If this happens in my Christmas Theme, it most likely happens in my ones for Valentine's Day, St. Pat, etc.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Not on my computer, will have a look when I'm on tomorrow.

[MaryLouW]

You won't see the error message unless you change your theme to Christmas.  It is fine when using the one I have up right now.  I don't plan to put the Christmas one up until Friday..    Thanks!!!!!

[SaltedWeb]

Might want to make a note of location, IP and email used by this person.
They may try and come back using a Tor or mask the IP.
Depends how much this is automated by them and how much it is trying to only get access\
on your site only.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Might want to make a note of location, IP and email used by this person.
They may try and come back using a Tor or mask the IP.
Depends how mush this is automated by them and how much it is trying to only get access\
on your site only.

WTF?

[MaryLouW]

Might want to make a note of location, IP and email used by this person.
They may try and come back using a Tor or mask the IP.
Depends how mush this is automated by them and how much it is trying to only get access\
on your site only.

The problem has been fixed by Sir Osis of Liver.   The guy was not a hacker, he just saw a link and clicked on it - it was a link that he should not have been able to see.   That has all been taken care of.  Thanks again Sir Osis!!!

[SaltedWeb]

Cool.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Fixed your Xmas theme, it was a minor glitch.  Cleared error log, keep an eye on it, you're getting other errors.

[MaryLouW]

Okay!!  That was FAST!!!   Will keep an eye on things - hopefully nothing serious.   Really appreciate you!!!